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Obsidian 1000D Dark Base Pro 900

CORSAIR £470 BE QUIET! £230

The best high-end PC case The best case for modders

The Corsair Obsidian courtesy of Corsair’s built-in Originally known for its wireless Qi charging and
5 1000D is a behemoth of Commander Pro controller. Build 6 silent power supplies preinstalled LED lighting.
a PC case that is ready in two systems, and each gets its and fans, Be Quiet! The water cooling support
to house the biggest and baddest own front panel controls. entered the case market with a provides vast options. If you
systems. Standing tall at a The Obsidian 1000D is big splash and has done quite well want complete control over the
staggering 695mm, this ‘super massive, and meant to pack as in the short period of time since configuration of your build,
tower’ features enough space to much hardware as possible into its first case launch in 2014. One consider this chassis. But even
have 18 fans and up to four its monstrous-yet-elegant of its newer cases, the Dark Base with such good performance, it’s
massive radiators installed at the chassis. The Obsidian 900D was Pro 900 remains one of our hard to justify the price for this
same time. long the top choice for over-the- highly recommended full towers pro version. Buyers who want
In addition to the stellar top builds and it’s only fitting the thanks to its sleek design and neither the glass nor the Qi
cooling support, the 1000D 1000D has come along to knock enthusiast-friendly interior. charger will find better value in
features a unique triple-chamber it off its throne. The case is large enough for the non-pro Dark Base 900.
design with convenient storage the biggest motherboards and
compartments and telescoping VE RDICT radiators up to 420mm in size. VE RDICT
radiator trays for easy installation. Supports just about any crazy build The case also features total Highly modular
Of course there is also an RGB Can house E-ATX Mini-ITX together modularity with options for an Wireless Qi charger
lit front panel I/O with built-in Dual 480mm front radiators inverted motherboard layout and Extensive cooling support
smart lighting and fan control Expensive even some nifty features such as Expensive

SPECS FORM FACTOR: SUPER TOWER / MOTHERBOARDS: ATX, E-ATX, MINI-ITX, SSI EEB, MICROATX SPECSFORMFACTOR:FULLTOWER / MOTHERBOARDS: E-ATX,XL-ATX,ATX,M-ATX,MINI-ITX / DIMENSIONS: 577 X 243 X
/ DIMENSIONS: 695 X 307 X 693MM / WEIGHT: 29.5 KG / DRIVE BAYS: 2.5”: 6, 3.5”: 5 586MM / WEIGHT:14.39KG / RADIATORS:UPTO420MM / DRIVEBAYS:2.5”:10,3.5”:5

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